Famotidine Prescribing at AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
761
Total Quantity
23.6K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+56%
AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 761 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,357 to the NHS. This is 56% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 761 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,590 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,357 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 761 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +56% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.